(qián) - A place name & ancient name for a location in China

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qián | 11 strokes | radical:

· qián

A place name;

ancient name for a location in China;

also used in historical texts as a variant form.

A place nameancient name for a location in Chinaalso used in historical texts as a variant

Usage highlights

Ancient place nameHistorical referenceGeographical locationClassical mention
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient place name (軡地) appears in historical records.
  • It was mentioned in classical texts (古籍中提到的軡).
  • Some scholars study the location of (軡) in ancient geography.

Collocations

  • Ancient place name(軡地)
  • Historical reference(軡的记载)
  • Geographical location(軡的位置)
  • Classical mention(古籍中的軡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese geographical texts and historical records.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying historical Chinese geography.

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